Hokkaido Cherry Blossoms Forecast for 2024

Hokkaido is located in the north of Japan. So you can enjoy the latest cherry blossoms here. Take Sapporo weather, the highest temperature in April and May is between 12 and 18 degree celsius, 3 and 8 degree celsius the lowest. Thus, you will definitely need to keep warm when enjoying beautiful night cherry.

Travelling around Hokkaido by railway is convenient. Hokkaido Rail Pass is of good value.

Japanese people are keen on having picnic under cherry trees. They often bring bentos, rice balls, sushi, pickled vegetables, beer, etc. food stands provide grilled meats, fried fish, sticky rice balls and sweets. Sakura-flavoured ice cream and dessert are peculiar to cherry blossom season.

9 cherry blossom viewing spots in Hokkaido celebrate festivals. For example, Matsumae Park, Nijukken Road Cherry Blossoms, Midorigaoka Park, etc. hold festivals during sakura season which usually last from a few days to two weeks. There are performances, local food and drinks on the events.

Around 6 cherry blossom viewing spots in Hokkaido hold light-up, such as Matsumae Park, Fort Goryokaku, Aobagaoka Park, Tomei Park, etc.

There are about 25 cherry blossom viewing spots in Hokkaido. Matsumae Park and Nijukken Road Cherry Blossoms in the region are listed as top 100 cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan. Additionally, Fort Goryokaku Maruyama Park and Hokkaido Shrine are recommended.

Cherry blossoms often bloom from late April to early May, about two weeks. In 2019, cherry blossom season in Hokkaido is between April 24 and May 10, and full bloom fell on April 29.